geopolitics

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover? Reuters

The Abu Dhabi Investment Council has hired a former BlackRock Inc. and Macquarie Group executive to lead its real assets business, underscoring the emirate’s ability to attract senior global investment talent despite the regional conflict.

It’s 2028, and the Fujian carrier strike group has just left Yulin, China, for an unknown destination. The U.S. Navy’s “Hedge Strategy” has let commanders disperse unmanned systems across regional choke points as forward-deployed scouts. But days before contact with Fujian, an unmanned undersea vehi

American forces hit deeper inside the country as Islamic republic reports strikes on its infrastructure

UK police charge man over Iran-linked spying offences Reuters

When President Donald Trump launched the Iran war in late February, he promised a rapid, stunning triumph. This week, he was forced to renew a conflict of unknown duration, with uncertain prospects, to break Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz and undo the damage his war has caused.

American forces hit deeper inside the country as Islamic republic reports strikes on its infrastructure

Qatar says Iranian missile attack thwarted, child injured Reuters

Iran launches fresh attacks after sixth day of US strikes Reuters

After years of stand-off over Tehran’s nuclear programme, the waterway is now at the heart of the regime’s confrontation with the US